What is a Swim Parent’s Role in College Recruiting?
Recruiting is an exciting time in a swimmer’s life, but it’s time-consuming and can be overwhelming.
Walk the Deck With Kendra Griffin
Last year at Pac 12’s, Griffin came in at a time of 16:30.76 in the mile, the second fastest in WSU’s history.
Artistic Athletes
Being an athlete is like being an artist. The best swimmers in the world create works of art through their approach to training, recovery, attitude and demeanor.
Why Kids Stop Swimming
With a focus on growing the sport, it’s worth considering why kids already in the sport end up leaving it. Here is why.
7 Self-Defeating Thoughts Swimmers Need to Drop
Mental fortitude is a cornerstone of every successful swimmer’s journey to the top. Like the rest, they are burdened with the occasional self-defeating thought. Here are 7 self-defeating thoughts that every swimmer should drop.
10 things you’ll find in a swimmer’s bag
If you’ve ever made the mistake of opening a swimmer’s backpack, chances are you were treated to a nice, sweet smell of chlorine twisted with a harsh blend of mildew, goldfish and moisturizer.
This is Why
Why do you swim? It’s so boring. It’s so early. It’s so hard. You stare at a black line for too long. You stink of chlorine. You can’t go out and party.
Ways to Improve the Best Developmental System in the World: Part One
Swimmers should advance with mental fitness equal to their physical fitness
Michael Phelps To Golf Celebrity Match At Ryder Cup Tuesday
Michael Phelps will join actor Bill Murray, musician Huey Lewis and more for the Ryder Cup’s celebrity golf match next week.
Don’t Take Off the Medal Kid
The strangest thing happened when I arrived back in New Zealand after racing at the World University Games in Korea, everyone congratulated me.
Swimming vs. the Media
It’s so sad to me how more people knew about Phelps’ pot scandal than the birth of his newborn son.
8 Insights Every New Coach Needs to Know
Below are some of the insightful pieces of advice I wish I would have heard as an up and coming coach. Each has a story behind it.
Train for Gold Like Anthony Ervin
To get to this elite level of success, high-levels of dedication and effort are required.
Five Nuances of a Great Start
We have discussed the two different basic techniques of track starts, weight forward and weight back, and the importance of coupling motions in improving the outcome of both techniques.
Alabama Working with Habitat for Humanity to Make a Difference
The Tide also had a winning weekend in the community as eight teams combined for a Habitat for Humanity work weekend.
